Think You Need to Put Your Pet on a Diet? We Can Help

Think You Need to Put Your Pet on a Diet? We Can Help
Dr. Glenn Adcock  |  Feb 5, 2019

It is important to help your pets maintain a healthy weight for all the same reasons it is important for people to do so. Being overweight or obese puts your dog or cat at higher risk for certain types of disease, including diabetes.

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Does my dog need to wear a sweater or jacket in winter?

Does my dog need to wear a sweater or jacket in winter?
Dr. Glenn Adcock  |  Jan 2, 2019

As the temperatures get colder, you’re having to put on more layers to take your dog for a walk. But should you be putting layers on the dog as well? While dog sweaters and jackets may look adorable, do dogs really need to wear them when it’s cold or wet outside? 

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Best Care Tips for Dogs With Arthritis

Dr. Glenn Adcock  |  Dec 4, 2018

It is an unfortunate reality that almost all dogs eventually suffer from arthritis. Worse, dogs are usually very good at hiding the symptoms of arthritis until it becomes very painful — by which time, little can be done aside from trying to manage and mitigate the discomfort.

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Does My Pet Need to Go Organic or Non-GMO?

Does My Pet Need to Go Organic or Non-GMO?
Nov 20, 2018

As we improve our understanding of nutrition and the links between what we put into our bodies and that connection to overall health, it’s only natural that pet owners have increasingly turned their attention to what they feed their dogs and cats. 

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Navigating Dog Parks

Navigating Dog Parks
Aug 15, 2018

Spartanburg is a fantastic place to get outside with your dog. Whether you have a few minutes after work or a long, lazy afternoon for playing, you and your dog can find the perfect break for exercise and socialization at one of Spartanburg’s many trails

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The Wet and the Wild: Summer Swimming with Dogs

The Wet and the Wild: Summer Swimming with Dogs
Jul 22, 2018

Some of us have dogs who take to the water immediately: they jubilantly jump in, swim joyfully, and can hardly be kept out of the water. Others have dogs who will tolerate swimming when required, but generally avoid it. And then some of us have stubborn dogs who throw on the brakes near water,

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How to Care for your Dog’s Skin this Summer

How to Care for your Dog’s Skin this Summer
Jun 20, 2018

Now that it’s (finally!) warmer, you’re likely spending more time outside, and so is your dog. And as you start applying sunscreen and bug spray, you may start wondering if your dog also needs this type of preventative care. So for this blog, we’re going to answer questions about summer skin care

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How (and why) to help your dog lose weight

How (and why) to help your dog lose weight
May 13, 2018

While most of our dogs were bred for sport, hunting or working in the fields, in reality, they usually spend more time napping on our couches. With their often idle lifestyles and regular access to tasty treats, it’s not surprising that 54% of American dogs are overweight or obese.

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